Raysean Pringle's journey to become a defensive back is continuing in Oakland, California.

The former Southern Utah University running back signed with the Raiders on Monday, the team announced. But instead of trying to score touchdowns, he'll be trying to defend against them.

The athletic Pringle changed to the defensive side of the ball when he jumped to the NFL last year. He spent last season on both the Green Bay and Jacksonville practice squads.

Pringle, an Oakland native, finished his SUU career with 1,130 yards and 14 touchdowns on 228 carries, adding 36 receptions for 329 yards and one touchdown.

Pringle is joining former SUU teammate James Cowser on the Raiders. Cowser has been with Oakland since signing there as an undrafted free agent immediately following the 2016 NFL Draft. Cowser has made the Raiders' 53-man roster in each of his first two seasons.

There are currently six former SUU players on NFL camp rosters: Pringle, Cowser, Miles Killebrew (Lions), LeShaun Sims (Titans), Mike Needham (Vikings) and Josh Thornton (Texans).